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Black and White (movie)

lulu2 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 19:58:51 GMT

A few weeks ago I reported I went to a late morning movie and was the only person in the theater.

This morning I went to see Black & White. There were a handful of people and shortly before the start time, 3 women, 3 strollers and 2 toddlers strolled in. I recognized the group, as some of them were present when I saw Gone Girl. The ladies talked, the babies cried and toddlers screamed throughout much of the movie.

I went out into the lobby and asked if I could have a rain check. The gentleman told me, these ladies come at least twice a month and I am not the first to ask for a refund. Unfortunately there is little that can be done.

I will see it tomorrow morning, and my husband will be able to go with me.

Re: Black and White (movie)

dmod nj — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:15:46 GMT

lulu, did the manager give you a refund?

Several years ago, my girlfriend and I had the same experience. It was an afternoon movie for adults, not children.

I finally got up and yelled out loud, to the handful of loud moms and even louder toddlers, to be quiet. They had the nerve to be offended and get upset with me.

A manager refunded our money.

Re: Black and White (movie)

Peaches McPhee — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:17:32 GMT

On 1/30/2015 lulu2 said:

Unfortunately there is little that can be done.

Boy, did I disagree with the theater on this one. Of course there is something that can be done! The manager can speak to those people and tell them to shut the **** up. (Well, more politely than that of course.) We don't call people out on their bad behavior enough.

Re: Black and White (movie)

tansy — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:18:54 GMT

On 1/30/2015 dmod nj said:
lulu, did the manager give you a refund?

Several years ago, my girlfriend and I had the same experience. It was an afternoon movie for adults, not children.

I finally got up and yelled out loud, to the handful of loud moms and even louder toddlers, to be quiet. They had the nerve to be offended and get upset with me.

A manager refunded our money.

I would have clapped wildly for you, dmod

Re: Black and White (movie)

dmod nj — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:21:35 GMT

On 1/30/2015 tansy said:
On 1/30/2015 dmod nj said:
lulu, did the manager give you a refund?

Several years ago, my girlfriend and I had the same experience. It was an afternoon movie for adults, not children.

I finally got up and yelled out loud, to the handful of loud moms and even louder toddlers, to be quiet. They had the nerve to be offended and get upset with me.

A manager refunded our money.

I would have clapped wildly for you, dmod

Thanks tansy.

I did not use my usual potty mouth because of the kids............but I was soclose.

Re: Black and White (movie)

lulu2 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:21:41 GMT

Hi dmod, I was given a pass that is good for 6 months. Hopefully we'll see the movie tomorrow morning.

Are you ready for the bitter cold and some more snow?

Have a great weekend. (I think I know who you will not be rooting for Sunday)

Re: Black and White (movie)

hckynut — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:22:59 GMT

Common courtesy went away a few decades ago. Way too many see everthing as "Their World", be it a roadway or a public facility. We have our own home theater and it actually can be accurately be called "Our World". Hopefully you and your husband can enjoy this movie on your next trip.

Re: Black and White (movie)

dmod nj — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:24:45 GMT

lulu,

I'm glad you were give a pass!!! Please let us know what you think of the movie. I am not a big movie watcher, but that is one I'd like to see.

I am ready for the bitter cold. It snowed enough here this morning........with the sun shining........that I had to shovel. I didn't want it to ice up.

You know exactly who I will not be root for on Sunday. LOL I don't want my NY Giants fan club card revoked. LOL

Re: Black and White (movie)

lulu2 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:25:58 GMT

On 1/30/2015 Peaches McPhee said:
On 1/30/2015 lulu2 said:

Unfortunately there is little that can be done.

Boy, did I disagree with the theater on this one. Of course there is something that can be done! The manager can speak to those people and tell them to shut the **** up. (Well, more politely than that of course.) We don't call people out on their bad behavior enough.

The manager meant there is nothing that prevents people from bringing children and babies to the theater. Most movie theaters are hurting for patrons so they put up with much more than they once did.

I guess it's easier to comp the people who complain.

Re: Black and White (movie)

Shorty2U — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:27:33 GMT

Its good you got a pass to go again. You did the right thing! (and let us know how the movie is then please)

I can tell you in my area in the past 8 years of going to movies almost weekly, if not weekly then monthly Ive only seen a baby in the theatre one time and the baby was quiet (Although I think its stupid to bring a baby into a movie!).

I found that older women (yes my age, but I don't do it), are the ones in the theatre that cant keep quiet while the movies on. But we know where to sit that they don't disturb us because I don't want to say anything to them the way the world is now days. (Years back Id have said Shhhhhh!..lol.)

Ive taken my grandkids to age appropriate movies since the ages of 6 or 7, and they never talk at all. Same with teens and 20 some yr olds, Its the older adults who are annoying here.

Re: Black and White (movie)

hckynut — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:30:50 GMT

Donna, I had to do the same thing at a few of our AHL games when we had a team here. One lady called me everything but "john" . Even thought she might punch me so I made sure to be able to block a punch if she threw one. Ended up getting Security and that ended that one. You are certainly my type of Lady! YAY for you.

Re: Black and White (movie)

qvcaddition — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:48:13 GMT

Back in the day, kids didn't go to movies with parents unless it was a movie for kids. They went to matinees on Sat. but today, it is not safe for them anymore. Rent a movie for them or take them to see the animated movies. I find the younger generation so rude, but also the 40-50 group that don't have manners or teach their kids manners.

I am elderly and was going through the door at Kaiser. A young family with four kids where behind me. As the door opened automatically, the Mother, Father and four kids went through. Just stepped in front of me. I walk fast, no walker or cane, so I wasn't slow, not that that would have matter, even then they should have had more respect for your elder, but no manners. It's the parents, they can't teach their kids what they don't have.

Re: Black and White (movie)

Shelbelle — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:28:29 GMT

Got a fair to poor review in my paper today, very old done before kind of story.

Re: Black and White (movie)

croemer — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:35:10 GMT

On 1/30/2015 Shelbelle said:
Got a fair to poor review in my paper today, very old done before kind of story.

You know...with a bit of thought I do not mind is it is an old story if it is well acted. I mean a lot of movies are re-hashed.

Re: Black and White (movie)

croemer — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:37:29 GMT

On 1/30/2015 tansy said:
On 1/30/2015 dmod nj said:
lulu, did the manager give you a refund?

Several years ago, my girlfriend and I had the same experience. It was an afternoon movie for adults, not children.

I finally got up and yelled out loud, to the handful of loud moms and even louder toddlers, to be quiet. They had the nerve to be offended and get upset with me.

A manager refunded our money.

I would have clapped wildly for you, dmod

Me too...been there done that. Apparently the theater knows they have a problem with this group and it should be addressed. I would have offered you free refreshments on your next visit. You are out the time and gas and should have been able to see the movie...in peace.

Re: Black and White (movie)

chickenbutt — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:39:39 GMT

On 1/30/2015 Peaches McPhee said:
On 1/30/2015 lulu2 said:

Unfortunately there is little that can be done.

Boy, did I disagree with the theater on this one. Of course there is something that can be done! The manager can speak to those people and tell them to shut the **** up. (Well, more politely than that of course.) We don't call people out on their bad behavior enough.

Uh, yeah! That person was just plain wrong. There IS a certain decorum expected in a movie theater - well, isn't there STILL? Or is this another set of manners that's gone down the drain.

Anyhoo, as to the movie - I hadn't heard of this one until recently and I look forward to seeing it. I wait for premium cable or Netflix/Amazon, though, as I just don't like being around rude people at all anymore.

Re: Black and White (movie)

tansy — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:39:57 GMT

On 1/30/2015 Shelbelle said:
Got a fair to poor review in my paper today, very old done before kind of story.

I saw those reviews, too, and will rent the movie from RedBox when it's available.

Re: Black and White (movie)

croemer — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:42:18 GMT

On 1/30/2015 chickenbutt said:
On 1/30/2015 Peaches McPhee said:
On 1/30/2015 lulu2 said:

Unfortunately there is little that can be done.

Boy, did I disagree with the theater on this one. Of course there is something that can be done! The manager can speak to those people and tell them to shut the **** up. (Well, more politely than that of course.) We don't call people out on their bad behavior enough.

Uh, yeah! That person was just plain wrong. There IS a certain decorum expected in a movie theater - well, isn't there STILL? Or is this another set of manners that's gone down the drain.

Anyhoo, as to the movie - I hadn't heard of this one until recently and I look forward to seeing it. I wait for premium cable or Netflix/Amazon, though, as I just don't like being around rude people at all anymore.

And you still post here?

Just kidding

sort of.

Re: Black and White (movie)

chickenbutt — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:46:20 GMT

Ha! Croemer! I can handle it in small doses - and knowing I can easily get away.

Re: Black and White (movie)

brii — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:52:34 GMT

I'm looking forward to seeing this movie. Kevin Costner is one of my faves.

Anyway, I cannot stand rude people in the movie. Do they think it's their own home and they can disrupt other people? One of my pet peeves...